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100
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
John A. MacDonald
100
How many points did Wayne Gretzky score in his career? a) 1,876 b) 2,295 c) 2,857 d) 3,204
c) 2,857
100
Who was the director of 'The Godfather'?
Francis Ford Coppola
100
How many provinces are there in South Korea?
9
100
What is the name of Richie Rich's Dog?
Dollar
200
When did O' Canada officially become the national anthem? a) 1880 b) 1920 c) 1950 d) 1980
D) 1980 O' Canada didn't officially become Canada's national anthem until 1980 - 100 years after it was written.
200
In the 2012 MLB World series, the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers four games to none, to win their second title in three years. Who did the Giants and Tigers play in the AL and NL championships (Semi Finals) to reach the 2012 World Series?
The New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals
200
Which movie is considered to be the greatest film of all time in American Cinema? (Two answers will be accepted.)
Citizen Kane (1941) or Vertigo (1958)
200
What is South Korea's first and most important national treasure.
Namdaemun or South Gate
200
Which country has more tractors per capita: Canada, Iceland or Japan?
Iceland
300
William Lyon MacKenzie King was the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada. How many years did he serve?
22
300
How many cows does it take to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs? A) 1,000 B) 2,000 C) 3,000 D) 4,000
C) 3,000
300
Myth or True? The Wizard of Oz was the first movie filmed in color.
MYTH By 1939, several color films had been made.
300
What nationality was the first president of Korea's wife? The year was 1948 and the president's name was Lee Seung Man.
American (Caucasian)
300
What is the least popular month for weddings in North America?
January
400
Whose face is on the Canadian hundred-dollar bill? a) Wilfred Laurier b) John A. MacDonald c) William Lyon Mackenzie King d) Robert Borden
D) Robert Borden is on the Canadian hundred-dollar bill. Five – Wilfrid Laurier Ten – John A. Macdonald Twenty – Queen Elizabeth II Fifty – William Lyon Mackenzie King
400
How many times has Lebron James been in the NBA finals?
4
400
When was the first movie theater opened? A) 1897 B) 1905 C) 1916 D) 1921
The first theater in the world exclusively devoted to showing motion pictures was the Nickelodeon. This theater opened on June 19, 1905 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and cost of admission was a nickel.
400
Which war is often called "the forgotten war"?
The Korean War
400
What is the title of Scott's favorite book? (Points will be awarded to the most creative title/answer.)
Answers may vary
500
Where does the word 'Canada' come from? a) Jacques Cartier b) Samuel de Champlain c) Jean Nicollet d) A foreign language
A) Jacques Cartier Kanata was a word used by the St. Lawrence Iroquois people in Quebec in the 16th century. It means village or settlement. When French explorer, Jacques Cartier explored this territory, he misused the word to describe the area and within ten years' time the Europeans were using it to describe the entire region.
500
How many hotdogs did Takeru Kobayashi eat in 12 minutes in 2002 to set a new world record? A) 50 hotdogs B) 18 hotdogs C) 27 hotdogs D) 45 hotdogs
A) 50 hotdogs
500
What was the longest movie ever made? A) The Cure for Insomnia B) Schindler's List C) The Godfather D) Dances With Wolves
The Cure for Insomnia (1987) is the longest movie ever made with a total running time of 85 hours (5,220 minutes).
500
How many "special" cities are there in Korea? (They are not provinces. These cities are considered special because they have their own government and a large population.)
7
500
What is the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise?
Venus